Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
About Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
A family-oriented Blue Ridge outpost known for its high-energy night sessions and accessible slopes near the town of Blowing Rock.
Highlights
- Night skiing culture
- Premier terrain park
- Family learning environment
- Southern Appalachian charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1112m
- Top lift: 1192m
- Ski pistes: 1.7km
- Ski lifts: 6
- Lakes nearby: 8
- MTB trails: 5.1km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
- Today: 13 to 21 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 5015 m (4850 to 5200 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jue, 1 oct | 13 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 15 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 13 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 13 / 13 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 8 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 3 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 7 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 9 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| sáb, 10 oct | 7 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Appalachian Mountain Ski Area (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Appalachian Mountain Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Trail
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Green Knob Trail
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China Creek Trail
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Boat Rock
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Boone Fork Trail
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Boone Fork Trail
Mountain biking near Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
- China Creek Trail
- Thunderhole Falls
Getting to Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), 75 km away, about 1h47 by road
Where to stay in Appalachian Mountain Ski Area
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 166 EUR per night, median 247 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Appalachian Mountain Ski Area page.